Apache Answer
A self-hosted Communication & Social app you can run on your own server.
With Apache Answer, you get a self-hosted communication platform that lives on your own server, under your rules. Self-hosting it means no per-user subscription and no third-party cloud holding your information.
The project is developed in the open via GitHub, where it has earned 15.7K stars from the community. Repository activity was last recorded on Jul 17, 2026, and the project is classed as actively maintained in our snapshot.
Before you switch
Communication tools only work if your people can reach them. Check guest access, mobile apps, and federation or bridging support before migrating a community. Self-hosting gives you the data and the rules, but someone has to own updates and moderation.
Like every project listed on SelfHosted, Apache Answer is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.